Fivestar Riot Unfamiliar Sky

Fivestar Riot is one of the better new alternative-rock bands I've heard from the United States recently, and much of the credit has to be given to the group's heart-tugging songwriting. Instead of blasting our eardrums with a deafening and mindless rage, Fivestar Riot has put some thought into their lyrics. Singer Charles Cote can really carry a tune, especially on "Through the Rain" wherein you can really hear his wounded psyche. The interplay between Cote and guitarists Zach Milne and Paul Guck, bassist Ethan Wadell, and drummer Alex Cote is polished yet spotaneous. This is a band that is quickly finding its own sound. While I don't see them finding too big of an audience here in the UK, I'm sure they'll be deservedly embraced in their native country. Good luck to them because this is a fine CD with loads of promise.